Old Maps of Chassell Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Chassell Township with 41 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Chassell Township has changed over the decades.


Chassell Township, MI maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Houghton
    1915 Map of Houghton
    1915 Houghton
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw copper boom is in full swing on this map of the Upper Peninsula at the height of its industrial power. Genealogists can trace family roots through company towns like Atlantic Mine, South Range, and Baltic while following the path of the Copper Range RR.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1946 Map of Chassell, 1966 Print
    1946 Map of Chassell, 1966 Print
    1946 Chassell
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Copper Country of Michigan's Upper Peninsula comes to life in this mid-century survey of the port towns and mining districts along the Keweenaw. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Isle Royale Mine, the campus of the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, and small-town roots in Dodgeville or Atlantic Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Chassell
    1948 Map of Chassell
    1948 Chassell
    1948 Print · USGS
    The copper mining heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula is shown here during its mid-century industrial peak. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Copper Range and locate old mining operations like the Isle Royale Mine and Old Superior Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Keweenaw Bay, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Keweenaw Bay, 1956 Print
    1954 Keweenaw Bay
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula in the mid-fifties shows a shoreline defined by maritime trade and timber history. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western and locate landmarks like Pequaming, the Aura Sch (Abandoned), and the Indian Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Point Mills, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Point Mills, 1956 Print
    1954 Point Mills
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula’s copper country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail and water networks of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Jacobsville Cem, Sarazin Sch, and the settlements at Dollar Bay and Lahti.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Pelkie, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Pelkie, 1956 Print
    1954 Pelkie
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Baraga County backcountry and Finnish farming settlements of the mid-1950s are preserved here in striking detail. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Elo Cem and Pelkie Cem or locate old community landmarks like Limestone Mountain.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Houghton, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Houghton, 1959 Print
    1954 Houghton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula copper mining district is shown here at mid-century, centering on the twin cities of Hancock and Houghton. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad to legacy sites like Champion Mine, Mill Mine Junction, and Pewabic.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Hancock
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are seen here during the mid-twentieth century as mining and maritime hubs. Trace the dense town layouts of Hancock and Calumet, or locate remote coastal markers like the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Rock of Ages Light.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1958 Iron River
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula in the late fifties is captured here as a landscape of timber, iron, and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Mass Station or explore the coastlines of Lake Gogebic and Keweenaw Bay.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Iron River
    1960 Map of Iron River
    1960 Iron River
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s western reaches are shown in the late fifties, featuring the industrial infrastructure of the Copper Country and the vast Ottawa National Forest. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Bruce Crossing and the White Pine Mine.

  11. 1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Hancock
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in detail during the late 1950s. Researchers can trace copper-mining era settlements like Calumet and Laurium, or locate remote maritime landmarks such as the Isle Royale Lighthouse.

  12. 1961 Map of Iron River
    1961 Map of Iron River
    1961 Iron River
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin are shown here in the early 1960s, a landscape defined by the iron range and vast timberlands. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and rail transport through Caspian, the Lac Du Flambeau Indian Reservation, and the Milwaukee Road.

  13. 1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Hancock
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are shown here at the start of the 1960s, featuring the region's historic copper mining and maritime infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through settlements like Atlantic Mine and Painesdale, or locate remote landmarks including Rock of Ages Light and Eagle Harbor.

  14. 1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Hancock
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in the mid-1960s during a pivotal era for Michigan’s Copper Country. Trace the industrial footprint of the SOO LINE through Calumet or locate historic maritime landmarks like Fort Wilkins and Rock of Ages Light.

  15. 1967 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1967 Iron River
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the late sixties, a landscape of deep woods and iron-country rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of L'Anse and Ontonagon or follow the Soo Line through towns like Michigamme and Nestoria.

  16. 1978 Map of Point Mills, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Point Mills, 1980 Print
    1978 Point Mills
    1980 Print · USGS
    Houghton County's industrial shoreline and timbered tracts are revealed in this 1970s aerial survey. Trace the footprints of late-century development around Dollar Bay, Senter, and the meeting of the Sturgeon River with the lake.

  17. 1978 Map of Chassell, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Chassell, 1980 Print
    1978 Chassell
    1980 Print · USGS
    Houghton County at the close of the 1970s shows the enduring footprint of the Copper Country's mining and maritime industry. Trace the layout of settlements like Atlantic Mine and Chassell or the waterfront developments along Portage Lake.

  18. 1984 Map of Portage Entry, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Portage Entry, 1986 Print
    1984 Portage Entry
    1986 Print · USGS
    Keweenaw Bay and the strategic canal entrance at Jacobsville are captured in this mid-eighties survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Jacobsville and Klingville, locate the Portage Entry Lighthouse, and find the historic Crebassa Latitude Post.

  19. 1985 Map of Otter Lake
    1985 Map of Otter Lake
    1985 Otter Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Copper Country wilderness comes into focus in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Sturgeon River and the forested border of Baraga County. Researchers can trace the rural communities of Tapiola and Askel or follow the old industrial grades through the Copper State Forest.

  20. 1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Hancock
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by copper and the Great Lakes. You can trace the industrial legacy of the region through the Quincy Mine, the Old RR Grade, and old cemeteries like Forest Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1991 Map of L'Anse
    1991 Map of L'Anse
    1991 L'Anse
    1991 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula life in the early nineties centered on the waters of Keweenaw Bay and the timber-rich highlands of the Huron Mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-and-road connections between L'Anse, Baraga, and smaller communities like Pequaming and Assinins.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 2011 Map of Otter Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Otter Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Otter Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chassell Township, including Baraga Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Chassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Chassell
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chassell Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Portage Entry, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Portage Entry, 2011 Print
    2011 Portage Entry
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chassell Township, including Baraga Township, Torch Lake Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Point Mills, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Point Mills, 2011 Print
    2011 Point Mills
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chassell Township, including Senter, Torch Lake Township, and other nearby areas

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